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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The BA in Anthropology is a comparative study of human society and culture, connecting diverse cultures, societies and species. Students gain statistical analysis, research, and written and verbal communication skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Anthropology and Archaeology  |  Intake: Fall 2027 intake  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

The major requires 27 units of specified courses: core Anthropology 201, 203, 411, 490 and Archaeology 201; 6 units of ethnography; and 6 units of upper-year Anthropology courses, plus 18 units of options in the field. Example topics include Contemporary Indigenous Issues in Canada, Magic, Witchcraft and Gods, Anthropology of Religion and Medical Anthropology.

Career pathways

Civil service, the non-profit sector and business; the degree also leads to graduate or professional study such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine or education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prospective students wishing to enter the BA Anthropology Program must meet the criteria listed in section A.5 Undergraduate Degree Admission Requirements of this Calendar.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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